Emmet Gates

Emmet is an Irish/Argentine football journalist who lives in London. Emmet has been writing about the Italian game for more than a decade with a host of publications. Read More

Latest posts by Emmet Gates

Golazzo: Hernan Crespo, Ajax vs. Inter Milan, 2002

Hernan Crespo scored three goals for Inter against Ajax in the 2002-03 season. His last was the pick of the bunch. ... Read More
Crespo Golazzo

Florence is the Perfect Home for Moise Kean Following Explosive Start to Life at Fiorentina

Moise Kean has finally found a home in Florence, and is beginning to flourish under Raffaele Palladino after eight goals in 11 games. ... Read More
Kean

Inter and Napoli Launch a New Serie A Rivalry as Old Faces Antonio Conte and Romelu Lukaku Return to San Siro

Inter Milan against Napoli has been a fixture short of drama. However with Antonio Conte and Romelu Lukaku set to return, that will change. ... Read More
Conte Lukaku

Juventus Have History on Their Side as Thiago Motta Seeks Much-Needed Victory in Derby della Mole

The Derby della Mole between Juventus and Torino has been one-sided for 30 years, and Thiago Motta needs a win following a spate of draws. ... Read More
Thiago Motta

Alessandro Del Piero at 50: Seven Moments That Defined His Career

As the legendary Alessandro Del Piero turns 50, here are seven moments that defined his career with Juventus and Italy. ... Read More
Del Piero Monaco

Inter Milan’s Arsenal Victory Resembled Times Past as Defensive Solidity Shines

Inter Milan produced a masterclass in defence to ensure victory against Arsenal, but it's at odds with their defensive form in Serie A. ... Read More
Inter celebrate

Inside Sassuolo: Grosso’s Tactics, Transfer Window and Best Performers

Fabio Grosso has guided Sassuolo towards the promotion places in Serie B, and the return of Domenico Berardi will be a huge boost. ... Read More
Gross Sassuolo

Will the Real Rafael Leao Please Stand Up?

Rafael Leao is struggling this season for AC Milan, and the Portugal winger is failing to live up to his potential. ... Read More
Leao Milan

Calcio Weekender: La Spezia

La Spezia is located between Pisa and the five Cinque Terre villages. ... Read More

Golazzo: Roberto Baggio, Udinese vs. Juventus, 1994

As Udinese host Juventus in Serie A, Destination Calcio takes a look back at this fixture in 1994, when Roberto Baggio scored a wonder goal. ... Read More

Carrarese: Stadio dei Marmi

Carrarese play at the Stadio dei Marmi, which in 2024-25 got a taste of Serie B for the first time since 1948. ... Read More
Stadio dei Marmi

Derby d’Italia Becomes The Thuram Show with Marcus and Khephren Set to do Battle

The first Derby d'Italia of the season sees the Thuram brothers — Marcus and Khephren — face off for the second time in their careers. ... Read More
The Thuram family